home inspectors in ga: January is National Radon Action Month - 01/06/11 03:52 PM
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, January is National Radon Action Month. You can obtain low-cost test kits locally or hire a radon professional to test. In a real estate transaction, the EPA recommends hiring a qualified professional to conduct the test. It's a sure way to obtain accurate results within your due diligence period. According to the EPA, Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
You can verify that your radon testing contractor is certified through the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA-NRPP) by selecting your state here: http://www.radongas.org/radon_measurement_service.shtml#search
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home inspectors in ga: Unseen Locks on Garage Door Tracks - Trouble Waiting to Happen! - 04/09/10 01:37 PM
Vacant bank & government owned homes dominate the housing market here in the metro Atlanta Georgia area. A common practices is for the property management companies to place locks on the garage door tracks for security purposes:
The problem during the due diligence period is that there is rarely a key available to unlock them. I can pull the emergency release cord and test the operator itself, however, I cannot demonstrate the opening and closing of the doors, or make sure the auto-reverse sensors are working. Also, the "Close Force" cannot be checked with the obstruction.
Many times, someone before me made an unsuccessful attempt … (4 comments)
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home inspectors in ga: New Construction Phase Inspections - 02/20/10 07:11 PM
With the slowdown in new construction homes around the nation as well as here in the metro Atlanta GA area, one of the rewarding aspects of my job has slowed down considerably. I am referring to the new home construction phase inspection.
Although never the mainsty of my inspection services, I considered performing multiple phase inspections such as the pre-foundation pour inspection, framing inspection and pre-drywall phase inspection, a nice change of pace.
Savvy clients were already believers in the value of this service. Clients initially on the fence about the necessity of this service would always come around to appreciate the value of the service. Once the … (3 comments)
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